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For Cristiano Ronaldo, the year 2024 ended earlier than for most footballers playing in Europe. The Portuguese striker, who will celebrate his 40th birthday in February, actually played his last match on December 6, in the Saudi Pro League. A meeting that his club, Al-Nassr, lost against Karim Benzema and his teammates from Al-Ittihad (1-2), despite a goal from him in the second half (57e).
The next meeting of the Riyadh team is not scheduled until January 9, against Al-Okhdood, “CR7” can benefit from a welcome one-month break. The opportunity for him to recharge his batteries and spend quality time with his family. For Christmas, the captain of the Seleçao and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, decided to take a break completely by taking a few days of vacation in Lapland.
Cristiano Ronaldo dives into an ice bath!
A total change of scenery for the couple, who live all year round in Saudi Arabia. Accompanied by their five children, Cristiano Jr (14 years old), the twins Eva and Mateo (7 years old), Alana (7 years old) and Bella Esmeralda (2 years old), “Cris” and “Gio” stayed in a sumptuous chalet and were able to meet Santa Claus. Moments that they shared on their Instagram accounts, where they are followed by nearly 710 million fans in total.
Accustomed to the heat, the former star of Sporting Portugal, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus Turin visibly acclimatized very quickly to the local cool. So he posted a video in which he does not hesitate to go swimming in water at -2°C, while the outside temperature is -20°C. All under the eyes of his eldest son who is wrapped up in his down jacket. Toning!
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